Ayurvedic Perspective on Grapes

Up your grape intake this summer. Ayurveda considers grapes to be the best among all fruits 

They certainly pack a bunch of medicinal benefits from anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, cardiovascular disease, eye health and many more ?️✅

Ayurveda has many indications for the usage of grapes, one of them being treating thirst. Perfect for hot weather

The Ashtanga Hridayam states that grapes:

• Act as an aphrodisiac

• Are beneficial for eye health

• Helps eliminate urine and faeces

• Is sweet in taste and at the end of digestion, unctuous, slightly astringent, and cold in potency.

• Treats diseases of Vata, Pitta and Rakta 

• Helps to relieve intoxication

• Useful in treating cough, fever, dyspnoea, hoarseness, injury to the lungs and tuberculosis 

Try making your own thirst quencher at home.

1. Pour half a glass of grape juice, dilute with half a glass of water, and add 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera juice and a few drops of Rosewater 

Enjoy room temperature. Remember to avoid adding ice to your drinks! ❌

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